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Cubs Series Looms: Can Reds Turn Season Around?
10 Jul
Summary
- Reds lost 1-0 to Phillies, marking a frustrating point in their season.
- Key pitching matchups set for the upcoming three-game series against the Cubs.
- Several Reds pitchers are having up-and-down seasons, amid trade speculation.
The Cincinnati Reds are navigating a difficult period as the MLB All-Star Break approaches. Their recent 1-0 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, July 9th, 2026, was a particularly disheartening outcome.
Looking ahead, the Reds will host the Chicago Cubs for a three-game series starting Friday, July 10th, 2026. This comes after the Cubs swept the Reds in their previous May encounter at Wrigley Field.
The series opener on Friday, July 10th, features Hunter Greene's second start of the 2026 season for the Reds, facing Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga. Saturday's game pits Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo against Chicago's Javier Assad, with Lodolo reportedly involved in trade discussions.
The series finale on Sunday, July 12th, will see Andrew Abbott on the mound for the Reds against Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd. Abbott, a former All-Star, has had an inconsistent season, while Boyd has also battled injuries but made an impact.
These pitching matchups present a critical test for the Reds as they aim to improve their standing before the All-Star break.
